INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHI) – Frank Shahadey appeared in federal court in Indianapolis on Wednesday to see if he would be detained or released. Now, the judge will issue a written ruling within 24-hours.

Shahadey, a 37-year-veteran with the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested last week as well as Vigo County School Corporation Transportation Director Frank Fennell. Court documents revealed Shahadey resigned from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office on November 8th.

Both Fennell and Shahadey face federal charges stemming from a kickback scheme between themselves and a vendor.

On Nov. 4, a magistrate judge ordered that Shahadey be released to wait for his trial date. However, on Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office appealed that decision.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office then stated there was an incident at the Henderson County Jail in Kentucky where Shahadey is being held at this time. A man identified himself as a detective and went into a restricted area wanting to see Shahadey.

It turns out the man is a reserve deputy from Warrick Co. IN & an associate of Shahadey. He had a prepaid calling card for Shahadey.